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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.22, 802.67 and 339.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.22, 802.67 and 339.92 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.22 : 802.67 = 339.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.22/802.67 = 339.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.22x = 802.67 × 339.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.22x = 272,846.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,846.44/535.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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